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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-08-12
WHAT THE PAPERS SAY.

Dayton Journal: An Ohio indorse-
ment for the Presidency is solid gold.
Indianapolis Journal: A long, strong
and steady Republican pull next year
ought to bring Kentucky out of the Dem
ocratic mire.
st. Louis Post Dispatch: The man who
tackles the Mormon succession will be
in no better fix than the reckless indi-
vidual who climbs upon the Bulgarian
throne.
Boston Advertiser: If the State of
Georgia passes this Glenn bill it will
draw q white and black line which will
pass down to history as the chain-gang
school line.
Kansas City Star: After all the dere-
Lotions of the last Congress the passage
OF the interstate commerce law stands
as a monument in its favor, and tends to
mitigate its sins of omission.
Pittsburg Commercial Gazette: Leav-
ing out the hemming and having, it is
plain enough from Mr.. Curtis address
that the Mugwumps have been compell-
ed to give it up and confess that their
confidence has been betrayed.
New York Mail and Express: Yet,
with all the persistent appeals of the
Mugwump newspapers to the President,
to abate National scandal, Mr.. Cleve-
land remains stolid, passive and I'M
moved, as he was during the civil war.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-08-12

IT would be just as well for the citi
zens of Albert Lea and other places
where natural gas is alleged to have
been found to restrain themselves in
their joy over their great (?) discoveries
In the first place those who have any
information regarding the gas fields OF
Ohio know that at no point in that re-
gIon has gas been found in paying guam
titles at less depth than ] 100 or l. 200
feet. Some few wells have been struck
at the depth of 500 or 600 feet but they
have generally proven costly luxury
to those who experimental with them.
1t has been well established that where
the Trenton limestone. the gas produc-
ing rock, is found near the surface it is
barren of its value. Gas may be found
in Minnesota, at Mankato, Albert Lea
and other places, but it will not be with
out costly experiments. People will
naturally get excited over the develop
ment of a little surface gas such as Albert
Lea has, but experience in the gas re-
gions shows that such appearances are
very deceitful.
N. B.-The above was written by our
gas and oil reporter, who like all the
rest of his kind thinks he knows all
about it.-[ED.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-08-12
POOR CHICAGO.

The Region Round About the City
Burning Up from the Long Con-
tlnued Drouth.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, Aug. l0.-The effects of
the drouth in Chicago were noticeable
in many small fires to-day, but they con-
vey no idea of the condition of things in
the country Immediately surrounding
the city. Never before have the farm
ers and residents of the suburbs suffered
so from the heat and dry weather. All
around the vegetables of the small
gardeners have been killed. All along
the railroad tracks the prairies are on
fire, and residents of the suburbs are
called out at all hours of the day and
night to extinguish the flames when
they threaten the barns and houses. At
Western Springs valuable grove of
growing trees has been completely de-
stroyed, and the neighbor1ng dwellings
were only saved by the greatest efforts
on the part of the village. Along the
Rock Island road things are even worse.
Fences all along the line of the road are
on fire, and the air constantly filed with
the smoke of the burning prairie grass.
At South Englewood every one was
called out of church Sunday to fight the
fire, and since, when the male residents
were in the city, the ladies of the vii
lage had to turn out and extinguish the
flames. Cisterns and wells are alike
emptied. The greatest economy of the
fluid is observed. Cattle are actually
suffering for the want of water, and stand
for hours lowing in their distress. At
Washington Heights water has been
sold for 5 cents pail, and found a ready
market.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-08-12
MINNESOTA NEWS.

Zumbrota was disturbed by a very
heavy thunder storm Monday night
Lightning did some trifing damage to q
number of buildings.
A gas company has been authorized to
commence operations at Rochester. A
franchise for twenty years has been
granted, and the price is not to exceed
$500 per thousand feet.
Edward Overfeldt, wanted at North.
field for larceny, was arrested at Red
Wing yesterday.
A woman in Otter Tail county has
given birth to four healthy girls weigh
ing FIVE pounds each.
Albert Lea is still greatly excited over
its natural gas discoveries.
K. o. Harris is said to be likely ap-
pointed receiver of the land Office al
Fergus Falls.
Owatonna had a big day Tuesday.
The corner stone of the new State school
for INDECENT children was laid with i'm
presslve ceremonies. The Masonic or
der had charge of the ceremonies and
short speeches were made by a number
OF distinguished men. About 5000 peo-
pie witnessed the ceremonies.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-08-12
A Case of peafness.
Office OF Shaw & Baldwin's Wholesale
Tim Hnnsa Tnladn q nan IL 1Qro

Office OF Shaw & Baldwin's Wholesale No
ton House, Toledo, o., Dec IL, 1879
F. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo O.-Deal
Sirs: About three months ago, noticing
letter addressed to you in the Be-
from Gen Slevin, in reference to the
cure of his son by the use of Halls
Catrrrh Cure, were induced to COM
mence the use of it for our daughter
Nellie now fourteen years old, who has
been suffering from catarrh for about
eight years, during which time she has
been treated by one of the best physic-
ians in the city. We have also tried
the use of almost all the known RENE
dies for catarrh, with no more success
than temporary relief. Many nights
have we laid awake to hold her mouth
open to keep her from strangling. Her
hearing had also become affected, We
were afraid that she would never recoy-
.er. We have now used six bottles of
HALLS CATARRH CURE, and we believe
Nellie to be entirely cured. In a few
days after commencing the use of it we
noticed decided change for the better,
and from that right along she has i'm
proved, until now she breathes as easily
as any one. She sleeps well and her
hearing is perfectly good. We feel that
the disease is entirely removed. We
write this unsolicited letter, feeling that
it is due you, and withe hope that 9th
ers may be benefited in like manner.
We can hardly realize that such a
change could be effected in SO short a
time after battling with the disease so
long. We are still using the remedy
at intervals, as it seems to build up her
system. You are at liberty to use this
in any manner you see proper.
We are yours, truly,
Mr.. and Mrs. s. BALDWIN,
220 Franklin Avenue.
ny Sold by Druggists 75c.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-08-12
MADELIA, AUG. IL.

MADELIA, AUG. IL.
Our schools will open Sept. 9th. The
teachers employed last year are all re-
elected for the coming year and are as
follows: Prof. W. F. Hammond, Princi-
pie; Miss Abbott, of this place; Miss
Goodwin, of Mankato. and Miss Brown,
of ST. Peter.
Monday team of ponies hitched to a
spring wagon and owned and driven by
Nels Johanscn were prancing down
Main street at lively rate, when they
became detached from the wagon and
ran on. The wagon kept up the pur-
suit until it struck the sidewalk, when
it stopped, throwing out Nels Johanson
and one of his boys. There were two
other persons in the wagon. The boy
received several slight injuries but the
others all escaped unhurt.
In the case of the State of Minnesota
against Martin Cain for assault and bat
terry, two juries have already disagreed.
We wonder what the third will do?
Clark Nash was up before C. M. POM
eroy on Tuesday and paid $ll .65 for i'm
moderately beating an orphan boy who
is living with him.
About noon Wednesday several par
ties saw Mr.. w. f. Kendrlck, proprietor
of the Madelia brick yard, apparently
hurrying in the direction of the depot,
and took the pains to inform HIM that
there was plenty of time. Now, these
parties were mistaken in supposing Mr..
Kendrick was hurrying. That was his
usual pace. The fact is, Mr.. Kendrlck
is rustler in-whatever he undertakes.
Misses Cook & Fedge on Monday af-
ternoon moved their stock of millinery
goods from st. Paul street to one of MIR.
flanders new brick blocks on Main
street, where they they have elegant
quarters.
Wednesday was lively day in Ma
della. The rain in the morning brought
many of the farmers into town in the
afternoon,
Geo. P. Johnson, clerk of court, was
in town Wednesday.
Attorney d. c. Hopkins went to Man
kato Wednesday.
J. L. Fisher was down to the city Mon
day.
Rev. Abe Haycraft is here visiting his
brother, S. v. Haycraft, and other rela-
tons.
The trees, for which Madelia is noted,
are fast disappearing as the new brick
buildings are erected. Yesterday very
large one in front of 1. Bundy's new
brick store was cut down.
About o'clock Wednesday morning,
a tree standing only few feet north of
H. Moschell's house, was struck by
lightning and one side stripped of its
bark and limbs. Mr. Moschell, Mr..
Murbeck and others were standing quite
close to the spot, while many more were
at greater distance. Several of these |
parties testified TO feeling quite weak for
a few moments after the flash occurred. |
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-08-12

THE Farmers Alliance of Floyd coun-
ty, Indiana, held meeting last Satur-
day evening, and passed some remarka-
BILE resolutions. They appear to be 30
much to the point that we copy them en-
tire:
RcsolUed, That there is no promise
either expressed or implied by which
the people of the United States must pay
their President 81 900 per month, or any
other sum, while electioneering for q
second term of Office. Therefore we call
upon President Cleveland before start
ing on his pending electioneering tour
throughout the West and South to first
write out his resignation as President
and file it with the proper officer in
W washington.
RESOLVED, Further, that the president
and secretary of the alliance are hereby
instI uctsd to forward q certified copy OF
these resolutions by registered letter to
the president of the United States.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-08-12

PROBABLY the ablest and most infiuen.
tial religious journal in the United States
is the New York Endependent, which fact
makes its endorsement of Senator Sher-
man very interesting. 1t says:
1--WE most sincerely congratulate the
Republicans of the State of Ohio. They
have done nobly in deciding unanim-
ously to present the name of Senator
John Sherman to the National Conven-
ton as their choice for our next Presi-
dent. We congratulate the Republicans
Of the whole country in view Of this &C
ton, because of the great influence il is
sure to have in all quarters.
There is no man in the United States
who is better qualified to fill that office
than Senator Sherman. He probably
knows more about the wants OF the ma
ton at this critical time than any other
man whose name will be proposed as the
Presidential candidate of the party.
His long training in the House of Rep
resentatives and in the Senate, his valu-
able help and experience as Secretary of
the Treasury and in giving shape to our
financial interests, his practical knowl-
edge OF all parliamentary affairs, obtain
ed while acting as our Vice President
all these things we affirm, place Senator
Sherman in the front rank among the
ablest Statesmen of the nation and Of the
age.
If John Sherman can be nominated
by the Republican party coupled with
such name on the ticket as that of Sem
ator Joseph Hawley for Vice President,
the entire party could and would rally
to its support. We stand ready to work
with q will for the election of such men
as we have named. There would be
again peace and union in the party
such as has not existed for years, and
all good men would be enthusiastic, as
of old, in its support"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-08-12
GAINESVILLE SOCIETY ALL Ex-
CITEMENT
Over the Supposed Elopment of
the Methodist Pastor with Mrs.
J. A. Henry.
The following special telegram appear
ed in MONDAYS Pioneer Press.

The following special telegram appear
ed in MONDAYS Pioneer Press:
EVANSVILLE, Aug. 7.-Our little village
is in an uproar of excitement over the
suspected elopement of Rev. D. Sey-
mour, pastor of of the M. +. church, and
Mrs. Fanny J. Henry, wife of j. A Hen
ry, editor Of the Argus. Both parties
are prominent in society and religious
matters. Seymour was considered the
ablest Methodist preacher ever in James
vile. Mrs. Henry has for years been
the oTganist and leading member of
the church. The news, which became
known Saturday evening, came like a
thunder clap upon the community. No
one was aware that there was undue in
timacy between the two parties, but it
is now reported that the elopment was
premeditated, planned and arranged by
clandestIne meetings. Mrs. Henry has
heretofore borne an estimable reputa-
ton. Her friends are heart broken and
would welcome her back with open
arms. Besides her husband she leaves
two children, a boy of seven and a girl
of four. Seymour leaves a wife and five
children entirely destitute. He left
with about $3.50, $50 of which were the
proceeds of the sale of a buggy and
horse. The parties left Monday, Sey-
mour going west and Mrs. Henry east.
The latter had newspaper mileage and
checked her trunk TO Minnesota City,
where she was to change cars to visit a
cousin at Minnesota. She did not go
there, and has not been heard from
since. No clue as to their whereabouts
has been discovered.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-08-12
WINNERAGo Cry. Aupnsf


During heavy electric storm last
night the new residence of A. L. Fox
was struck by lightning. 1t first struck
the chimney and completely demolished
it, then running down the hip rafter,
tearing up the shingles on its way, went
between the plaster and sheeting to the
floor, coming into the dining room just
above wash sink which was torn all 10
pieces. A fivc-gallon can of gasoline IN
the sink was left untouched. 1t next
ran along the floor. blowing out the
back door and castings. Mr.. Fox and
family were sleeping up stairs, the light
ming running down the wall within a
foot of where thev slept, but no one was
hurt. The house took fire but by the
prompt action of Mr.. Fox 1t was soon
extinguished with very little damage.
The damage by the lightning is about
$500.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-08-12

The cable telegraph companies have
been unable 50 far TO agree upon q
schedule Of rates.
E.T. Anthony, the inventor OF the
dry plate Photographic process, is to
have monument.
Secretary Whitney thinks the war
ship, Monacacy. Is not worth fixing, bat
will have her put in the dry dock and
examined.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-08-12

Our telegraph columns contain the de-
tails of another terrible railway disaster.
The brief account given contains enough
to give an idea of the horrible deaths
which the occupants of the Inflated train
must have met, while the experiences
of those who escaped alive or with
wounds could hardly have been less
terrible. From the dispatches it would
appear that this latest holocaust Is near
ly as fatal in its results as the great
Ashtabula disaster.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-08-12

The bond circular of Secretary Fair
child, while harmless of itself, may well
be regarded as storm signal by the Fl.
nancial world, ehargeable to the unsound
fiscal policy of the Democracy IN impo.
tently permitting the accumulation Of
the vast treasury surplus. In consider,
ing Mr.. Fairchild's action, and the rea,
sons he gives therefor, can but con-
clude that the young Secretary is guile,
less fnancier who has yet to cut his eye.
foofh
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-08-12
OUR NEIGHBORHooD.

FAIRMoNT, August 9.
c. j. Stanchfield lost his barn and
contents by fire. He lives mile and a
half west of Fairmont. The barn was a
large one and was struck by lightning
this morning and totally consumed.
Loss unknown.
T. P. Swearingen has sold out the
"Ne,cs' to II. NJ. Blaisdell, who will
make a live paper and push things with
his usual enterprise. Mr.. Swearingen
will continue as foreman.
We are sorry to learn that Mrs. DIR.
Francis, of Edgerton, who is visiting
with her friend Mrs. Harlow, of this
place, Is quite ill,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-08-12
THE BROTHERHOOD"
AISecret Labor Organization of New
EnRIanC

AISecret Labor Organization of New
England.
BosTON, Aug. 10.-A new secret organ
ization of labor known as "The Brother
hood" and in many respects similar to
the knights OF Labor, has been formed,
and has already grown to considerable
proportions. It has been in existence
now over year, being formed in May,
1886, and has gradually extended until
it has established local councils in many
of the cities and towns of this and other
New England states. Its organization is
kept a profound secret, and when spok-
en- Of is never alluded to by its name.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-08-12

Thus far only twenty.six of the ninety
saloon-keepers of Winona have made ar
engagements to take out licenses under
tile 81 900 law, which goes into effect in
that city September LIST. IT. the opin-
ion of good judges that the number in
business now will be reduced two-thirds.
This substantial victory for high Ii
lanso
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-08-12
JUSTICE WOODS SUCCESSOR.

An Alabama Man Said to be Sure
of the Vacant JudgshIp.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11.-If Mr.. Michael
L. Woods. of Alabama, is to be believed,
President Cleveland has virtually decid-
ed upon the appointment of successor
TO the late Justice Woods, of the United
States supreme court. The fortunate
man, according to Mr.. Woods, is Judge
Edward w. Pettus, of Alabama.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-08-12
WELCOME RAINS.

Last Nights Storm GeneraI--The
Forest Fires of Wisconsin Get a
BaCkSet.
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 10.-Last nights
storm was general throughout the North
west. At Milwaukee, Green Bay and
st. Paul, the rain fall was quarter of an
inch. At Duluth and Lacrosse only a
trace of rain was reported. Rain was re-
ported this morning from the Hastings
and Dakota division of the Chicago, Mil
waukee & St. Paul railroad. The long
drouth In this State may be considered
broken. Reports from the lumber dis
tricts where forest fires were raging, are
to the effect that rain has choked off the
progress of the flames, and given relief
for the time being.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-08-12

THE man who has charge of the state
weather service has just completed his
July report. We would publish it but
for the idea that our readers are having
all they can do to attend to the August
weather, without having their feeling
narrowed up by recollections of what
has past and gone.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-08-12

THE editor of the st. Peter Tribune has
written a serial story and commenced
its publication in his paper this week.
The author kicks himself in advance as
if approaching that he deserved some
thing of the kind, but we don't know
why Minnesota editor shouldn't be
able to write story as well as Haggard,
ct al.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-08-12

Bacon's bondsmen have notified the
government that they are ready to make
good his alleged shortage as soon as the
amount is certified to officially. About
twenty patent attorneys of the District
of Columbia who borrowed 81, 900 from
the late financial clerk and failed to re-
pay it, have been duly warned that un-
less they refund the sum at once it will
be deemed sufficient reason to debar
them from further practice before the
Interior Department.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-08-12

IT is rumored in railroad circles that
the Burlington & Northern has been
sold to the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
railroad company. The consolidation
would put quietus upon the cutting of
rates which the smaller road has ever
and anon INDUCED in.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-08-12

IT is given out at the White House
that the details of the Presidents West
ern trip will be arranged and made pub
lie within two weeks. 1t is stated that
the trip will occupy from twenty to
twenty-five days, and the route will go
no further West than Kansas City nor
further South than Atlanta.
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First Insertion Aug. i2th, last Sept I'd.
PROBATE NOTICE.

IyTATR OF MINNESOTA. County OF Blue
- Earth-In Probate Court. Special FERN.
In the matter of the guardianship OF David w !.
Evans, Richard q. Evans. William III. Evans,
RYAN A. Evans, Walter 8. Evans, Jennie M.
Evans and Annie 4. Evans. minors.
On reading and fling the petition OF Jane
Evans, guardian of said minors, representing
among other things, that the said wards are
seized of certain real estate in the county OF
Blue Earth, State Of Minnesota, and that it IL
for the best interests OF said wards that the
same should be sold. and praying for license
TO sell the same; and IL appearing 10 the court
| from said petition, that II would be beneficial
70 the said above named minors TO sell said
real estate at private sale; II IL ordered and
directed that the next OF kin 10 SAID wards
and all persons interested In said estate, APP
pear before the Judge of this court, on the
| Path day OF September, A ID. 1857, at 10 O'Clock
a. M, at the Probate Once IN the CITY OF Man
kato, In said county, then and there 20 show
cause ~ any there shall bel why license
should not be granted for sale OF said real o.
tate, according to the prayer OF said petition.
And IL Is further ordered, that q copy OF this
| order shall be published for four successive
weeks prior to said day OF hearing. the last of
which publications shall be at least fourteen
days before days before the said day Of hear
ing, In the Mankato FREE Pass, weekly
newspaper printed at Mankato, in said county
| Dated at MRnkato the 9Th day OF August, A.
/ ID. 1887. BY the Court,
Probate Judge Of Blue Earth County, MINI
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THE ST. Paul Globe has now tackled the
boarding houses and proposes to show
up the the good, bad and Indifferent
ones by soliciting descriptive letters
from the boarders. Maybe the Globe
has struck its gait in this movement-at
any rate reform Is necessary in the
boarding houses.